Tips sought in church break-ins

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Dec 8, 2012 at 2:28 PMFeb 14, 2013 at 3:31 PM

From Crime Stoppers of Lenawee County

THE CRIME: Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is looking to the public for help in solving more than 40 church break-ins that have taken place from Aug. 12 to Nov. 24, in which two persons of interest are being sought.

DETAILS: Several counties in Michigan and Ohio have reported larcenies from churches over the past several months that are believed to be related. There have been 11 reported church break-ins in Lenawee, two in Hillsdale, five in Livingston, three in Genesee, eight in Monroe, three in St. Clair and nine in Washtenaw. Six have been reported in Fulton County, Ohio.

In most of the cases, the suspects forcibly entered the buildings and ransacked the interiors, looking for items to take. Approximately $400 was taken from a Woodstock Township church during the overnight hours of Aug. 12-13. Vending machine money was taken from an Ogden Township church Oct. 12, and $500 was taken from a Clinton Township church Oct. 29. A backpack and change were taken from a Raisin Township church on or about Nov. 23, while money was taken from an Adrian Township church on or about Nov. 24.

HOW TO HELP: Tips may be made anonymously by calling 266-6161 or, toll-free, 877-276-8477 or online at tinyurl.com/LenMostWant. Tips can also be sent by text message to 274637 starting with the word Lenawee. Any tips that lead to the arrest of the responsible person or persons will earn the caller a cash reward.

Crime Stoppers is an organization made up of police, media and community members.

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